Flood Warning Info - Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown

Area Description

Barrow in Furness including West Shore Park, Biggar Bank Road, Biggar, Tummer Hill Marshes, Rampside, Roa Island and Vickerstown.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 16:08
Irish Sea
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight. Highest tide level is expected at 1:45 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk. After the high tide overnight‚ the weather is more settled and no further flooding is expected. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 09:18
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Highest tide level is expected at 1:45 PM on 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:02
Irish Sea
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. Highest tide level is expected at 12:30 AM on 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 00:17
Irish Sea
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:32
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide at forecast at 12:30 PM on Friday 18/02/2022. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at West Shore Park, Biggar, Biggar Bank, Ocean Road, Carr Lane, Vickerstown Promenade and Rampside areas. The forecast is for strong winds throughout the day. This may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. We do not expect to see similar impacts for tonight’s high tide but forecasts indicate further warnings may be issued over the next few days, particularly on Sunday lunchtime. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.